Found on the North/East end of Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Black Forest area encompasses some 200,000 acres, and is roughly defined as being heavily wooded with some open grassland areas, primarily on the southern boundary, and mostly broken up in 5 acre and larger lots in a rural setting. Named by a German Immigrant who thought that the dark hue of the Ponderosa Pine very closely resembled The Black Forest in Germany. The area abounds in wildlife, and horses are a common sight. Elevation is approximately 6500-7800 feet with a population estimated to be about 11,500. You will find the main shopping area of Black Forest is located at the corner of Shoup and Black Forest Roads where one can find the Volunteer Fire Station, Community Center, religious locations, gas station and country store.
Black forest is a growing community, with homes ranging from smaller family homes to Luxury Homes. Black Forest Homes are of all ages and most of Specific design and features to the area. Homes for Sale in Colorado, more specifically in Black Forest, give home owners the open, wilderness feeling of being out in the Wild West.